Grand Seiko Elegance "Oruri" (Ref. SBGW279G / 9S64-00Z0) Blue Dial, 2024

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

Fans of Seiko have almost certainly heard the fascinating story of inter-company competition between King Seiko and Grand Seiko during the 1960s and 1970s. Back then, Seiko had two separate factories creating its watches, with Grand Seiko produced at the Suwa factory and King Seiko produced by the Daini factory. Seiko’s objective behind having its two factories compete against each other was to promote progress through competition, with the end goal of building the best timepieces possible. Grand Seiko ended up winning out and has gone on to become one of the most respected brands in the business. For decades, however, Grand Seiko enthusiasts had to acquire such pieces directly from Japan or through a third-party seller, as they were exclusive to the Japanese market. Historically speaking, Grand Seiko has labeled itself as a sub-brand of Seiko up until 2017. However, the sister company decided to spread its wings and fly as a fully independent brand that year. Part of Grand Seiko’s Elegance Collection, the SBGW279 "Oruri" draws its inspiration from the vibrant blue plumage of the Oruri songbird, which migrates from Southeast Asia to the mountainous forests of Japan during Rikka, the traditional seasonal period that marks the beginning of summer. Capturing the brilliance of the bird in flight, the dial features a rich, radiant blue sunray finish that shifts beautifully with changing light, showcasing Grand Seiko’s mastery of dial craftsmanship. Measuring a refined 37mm in diameter, the watch strikes a perfect balance between vintage-inspired proportions and modern wearability. Beneath its elegant exterior beats the hand-wound Caliber 9S64, an in-house movement offering an impressive 72-hour power reserve while embodying the precision, reliability, and meticulous finishing for which Grand Seiko has become renowned. SPECS Stock # GSESBGW279G Brand Grand Seiko Style Elegance Model SBGW279G / 9S64-00Z0 Serial 1DXXXX Size Men's Material Stainless Steel Dial Blue Millimeters 37 Strap 2pc Grand Seiko Brown Alligator Leather Strap W/ SS Grand Seiko Tang Buckle CASE & BRACELET The case exhibits nominal signs of gentle use with no notable dents, wear, or damage present. The sapphire display case back displays the beautiful cal. 9S64 movement and is also in excellent condition, showing no notable wear. The watch comes supplied on its original brown alligator leather strap with the original Grand Seiko tang buckle. The strap is in minimally worn condition. DIAL & HANDS The original vibrant blue sunburst dial is flawless. The polished dauphine-style hands are flawless. ACCESSORIES The watch is a complete set with its inner and outer boxes, guarantee card, Grand Seiko Certificate, hang tags, and booklets. The watch is functioning perfectly and keeping time.